Description
Mexican-inspired cheesy potato burritos bring hearty comfort to dinner tables with crispy potato filling and melted cheese. Home cooks can quickly assemble this satisfying meal that will delight dinner guests with simple ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Starches:
- 2 cups (240 grams) frozen tater tots
- 6 large flour tortilla wraps
Dairy and Sauces:
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Taco Bell chipotle sauce
Seasonings and Optional Toppings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: diced tomatoes
- Optional: chopped green onions
- Optional: cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare crispy tater tots in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and crunchy, following package directions precisely.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat completely after cooking.
- Crumble slightly cooled tater tots and combine with cooked ground beef in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Add shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses to the meat mixture, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds or microwave briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Center a generous portion of the beef-tot-cheese mixture onto each tortilla, leaving adequate space for folding.
- Drizzle chipotle sauce across the filling and add a dollop of sour cream to enhance flavor profile.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom to top, creating a compact, sealed burrito.
- Arrange burritos in a baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro before serving immediately with extra sauce and sour cream.
Notes
- Swap Tater Tots for Healthier Alternatives: Consider using roasted sweet potatoes or cauliflower for a lower-carb, nutrient-dense option that still provides a satisfying crunch.
- Customize Protein Choices: Replace ground beef with ground turkey, shredded chicken, or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and reduce saturated fat.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free tortillas and ensure all sauces are certified gluten-free to make this recipe safe for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Make-Ahead Meal Prep: Prepare the filling and assemble burritos in advance, then freeze individually wrapped for quick weeknight dinners or grab-and-go lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg